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Communications Director Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Communications Director salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does a Communications Director in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Communications Director salary in Ottawa, ON is C$180,318, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$158,863-C$205,118 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Communications Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Communications Director in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Communications Director in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Communications Director in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Communications Director
  Directs an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. May conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes. Suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as counsels top management on effective communication strategies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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